Fairy Lake is one of the interesting and little-known destinations in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh. Located in an area with many islands and rich caves, the lake is surrounded by majestic limestone mountains, creating a peaceful and beautiful scene.
The formation of Fairy Lake is the result of seawater erosion into the cracks of limestone mountains. After the seawater receded, the cracks of the limestone mountains were eroded by seawater, creating holes. Along with that, fresh water from the crevices in the cave filled these holes, creating a beautiful freshwater lake.
According to legend, this is a such beautiful place, where beautiful fairies often come down to swim and enjoy the cool water of the lake. Therefore, people named it Fairy Lake.
In fact, Fairy Lake has another name, Fairy Lake & Cave. The reason for this name is because there is a cave system here, including a path through the cave leading to a saltwater lake in the middle of the mountain.
Fairy Lake has a majestic and magical natural beauty. The lake surface area is about 4000 m2, the water in the lake is very clear and clean, you can see the bottom and can drink it. This is known as the only FRESHWATER LAKE in Ha Long Bay. Visitors can also bathe or swim in this lake. Going deeper inside, we will reach Fairy Cave. The cave is about 100m long, about 50m wide, and about 10m high. In the cave, there are many beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, with strange and diverse shapes. You can recognize familiar images such as turtles, fish, birds or ancient trees. Natural light combined with lighting creates a sparkling, magical scene in the cave.
The large ecological surface of Fairy Lake attracts tourists by its magical beauty and mystery. In the lake, there are many species of fish, shrimp, crabs, snails and corals. You can dive to see the coral in this lake to admire the beauty of marine life.
Meanwhile, Fairy Cave has many species of moss, ferns, woody plants and orchids. You can also meet birds, bats or monkeys living in the cave. These creatures make the cave more lively and fresh.
Although it is on the list of tourist attractions on Ha Long Bay tour – route 2, it is for scientific research and conservation purposes, so the government has not yet granted a license to exploit this place on a large scale. Only a little number of some cruise companies and groups coming for special purposes are allowed to visit.